It was a beautiful, sunny and very pleasant day at the Sanctuary. The wind was blowing softly and the sky was as blue as the sea right in front of the last villages that surrounded Athena’s home.

Aldebaran felt that the day was just perfect to start training a new pupil. 

Jin, who had been quite a mystery to him, later became what the man secretly called “a future Saint”. As you could imagine the Taurus had grown affection, but mostly curiosity over Jin’s amazing abilities, such as telepathy.

Truth it was that Hasgard still barely knew the boy - at leas not as much as he wished -  but that was no problem to him. You can get to know people and still be able to reconize their talent to do something, thought him while coming down the stairs of the Taurus Temple to meet Jin.

He could feel the boy’s Cosmos down there, waiting for him. Jin’s energy was still very suspicious from his point of view, hence the boy’s extraordinary origins and powers, but that could not fright Hasgard. The man had had enough of the world to not be surprised by different people anymore. However, there was a lot to explain to the boy before they could start training. He must bow before Athena and swear a few things before we can start.

- Look who has showed up early today! - Aldebaran greeted the young man when he finally reached the end of the stairs, almost at the Aries House. - I bet you could barely sleep out of curiosity after our last conversation, huh? - The laugh was loud enough to make the birds flew away a little scared. 

“You can leave your horse here. One of the soldiers will take it to the stables. (He gave a assuring smile.)You are here in Shu as peace. So I must show you kindness. So please follow me. We will get you everything that you need for your information.” He gave her a small wink. As he walked in the Achives the place looked abandoned. There were several Officers going through books and records but there were practically no commoners in here. “You want the time we are in? I believe it is 220. Spring has come earlier than we had thought this year. But our farmers are doing there best. But anyhow. I’ll leave you guys here. I’ll be back soon I am going to get some tea would you like any?”

They filed in after him, Jin hanging slightly behind the two. The subtle notes between the two had not gone unnoticed, especially when he caught a smile towards the general on Qing’s countenance.

But that quickly disappeared.

Qing looked back to Jin, her brows furrowed. “Two hundred twenty two.” That was 5 years after father’s birthdate. That put a huge damper on their plans. Father would never recognize him as his own, and the story would go over his head completely.

The Changban they were used to wasn’t the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

For the next half of the ride while there was silence. Qing seemed uncomfortable with the silence but said nothing to Ma Chao, biting back all the questions she had about this era. Jin, on the other hand, was used to this kind of cold shoulder.

Murmuring a thank you to the guards as they passed, she finally spoke up.

“Qing was it?…. Because, I would have already killed you. I’m not sure you know who I am or you must not have known about me from where you are from.. As soon as your brother went to grab his weapon I was going to kill him. ”

He look forward and put his hands to his side.

“…You do realize I’m armed, too, right? But, my brother over there,” she nodded in his direction. “Works on instinct. You pulled yours first. That’s how it works, right?”

“This is the building you are looking for.. also, young lady if you think that your brother is so slick.. then you must not really know much about my history. While you are in there finding information on your father then you should look up my name next. ”

He gave her a small laugh. Then a small smirk came across his face.

Jin gave a whistle. “…Awesome.” The archives were off limits and very under key and lock before…not to mention probably very forbidden knowledge and heavily edited. But even more than that, this place was lively as a capital should be. The two took a deep breath and shared a laugh when they caught the other.

“Feels like we’re home again,” he remarked quietly.

“…yeah.” But as soon as that realization hit, the smiles faded from their faces. In its stead, paled with exhaustion of different shades apiioond perhaps even more, nostalgic and homesick. Neither sat as tall.

They dismounted, and Qing worked on unhooking her ring blade from the saddle.

“Ma Chao, born in 171 AD and one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu, correct?” Jin murmured off handedly as he collected his baldric. As he did so, she turned back to the man, giving her brother the reins.

“Again, thank you for leading us here, but if I may ask another favor from you? Master Ma Chao, should we ever meet again…” her face darkened, any trace of expression draining. “Please do not ever use my father or my brother as a reason. If you have any misgivings against me or my brother, take them up with us. After all, it’s not the first time we’ve had to fight on father’s behalf.”

He walked up to the archive and went in. Looking at them to follow him.

Jin stayed behind, looking for a stable or something enough for their horses.

"I doubt I'm as you say I am, but while we're on the topic, you're not so bad looking yourself."

The Changban they were used to wasn’t the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

For the next half of the ride while there was silence. Qing seemed uncomfortable with the silence but said nothing to Ma Chao, biting back all the questions she had about this era. Jin, on the other hand, was used to this kind of cold shoulder.

Murmuring a thank you to the guards as they passed, she finally spoke up.

“Qing was it?…. Because, I would have already killed you. I’m not sure you know who I am or you must not have known about me from where you are from.. As soon as your brother went to grab his weapon I was going to kill him. ”

He look forward and put his hands to his side.

“…You do realize I’m armed, too, right? But, my brother over there,” she nodded in his direction. “Works on instinct. You pulled yours first. That’s how it works, right?”

“This is the building you are looking for.. also, young lady if you think that your brother is so slick.. then you must not really know much about my history. While you are in there finding information on your father then you should look up my name next. ”

He gave her a small laugh. Then a small smirk came across his face.

Jin gave a whistle. "...Awesome." The archives were off limits and very under key and lock before...not to mention probably very forbidden knowledge and heavily edited. But even more than that, this place was lively as a capital should be. The two took a deep breath and shared a laugh when they caught the other.

"Feels like we're home again," he remarked quietly.

"...yeah." But as soon as that realization hit, the smiles faded from their faces. In its stead, paled with exhaustion of different shades apiioond perhaps even more, nostalgic and homesick. Neither sat as tall.

They dismounted, and Qing worked on unhooking her ring blade from the saddle.

"Ma Chao, born in 171 AD and one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu, correct?" Jin murmured off handedly as he collected his baldric. As he did so, she turned back to the man, giving her brother the reins.

"Again, thank you for leading us here, but if I may ask another favor from you? Master Ma Chao, should we ever meet again..." her face darkened, any trace of expression draining. "Please do not ever use my father or my brother as a reason. If you have any misgivings against me or my brother, take them up with us. After all, it's not the first time we've had to fight on father's behalf."

The Changban they were used to wasn’t the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

For the next half of the ride while there was silence. Qing seemed uncomfortable with the silence but said nothing to Ma Chao, biting back all the questions she had about this era. Jin, on the other hand, was used to this kind of cold shoulder.

Murmuring a thank you to the guards as they passed, she finally spoke up.

“Qing was it?…. Because, I would have already killed you. I’m not sure you know who I am or you must not have known about me from where you are from.. As soon as your brother went to grab his weapon I was going to kill him. ”

He look forward and put his hands to his side.

"...You do realize I'm armed, too, right? But, my brother over there," she nodded in his direction. "Works on instinct. You pulled yours first. That's how it works, right?"

The Changban they were used to wasn’t the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

For the next half of the ride while there was silence. Qing seemed uncomfortable with the silence but said nothing to Ma Chao, biting back all the questions she had about this era. Jin, on the other hand, was used to this kind of cold shoulder.

Murmuring a thank you to the guards as they passed, she finally spoke up.

The Changban they were used to wasn’t the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

The Changban they were used to wasn't the same as the one here, they soon realized. In fact, the plain they stood in should have been familiar, but he was so used to seeing the piles of carnage and shoddy shelters that this was unfamiliar territory all over again.

If it weren’t for the fact he had a horse beside him, they would’ve completely missed him. After all, it’s one thing to wear gold and green in a city, but it’s something else entirely when you were staring down at a field of tall grasses.

Two figures and their horses stood some dozen feet off the ground, watching the third. Beside the only male, his horse neighed and shook it’s mane, as if to voice their confusion.

He angled his head towards the shorter female, his sister. “Do you think he knows where he’s going?”

Well, shit,Jin thought, growling. He narrowed his eyes at the gesture. If it was a fight he wanted, well, he wouldn’t say no…not exactly. Behind him, Qing eyed her brother’s hands, clawed and twitching.

“Listen lady.. I would never suggest running in front of your friend here.. unless you wish to lose your life.. lucky You remind me of my friends back home.. *he paused for a moment*

Behind her, Jin was still tensed, so that made two pairs of studying eyes. The man had gone past the idea of a fight right here, so they weren't in any immediate danger. Jin shifted his eyes elsewhere, looking for any sort of pebbles or stones in visible range.

If it weren’t for the fact he had a horse beside him, they would’ve completely missed him. After all, it’s one thing to wear gold and green in a city, but it’s something else entirely when you were staring down at a field of tall grasses.

Two figures and their horses stood some dozen feet off the ground, watching the third. Beside the only male, his horse neighed and shook it’s mane, as if to voice their confusion.

He angled his head towards the shorter female, his sister. “Do you think he knows where he’s going?”

Well, shit,Jin thought, growling. He narrowed his eyes at the gesture. If it was a fight he wanted, well, he wouldn’t say no...not exactly. Behind him, Qing eyed her brother’s hands, clawed and twitching.